This Bordeaux Taffeta gown presents a remarkable pleated frill design vertically streaming down the A-line skirt. A hand-placed floral frill ornaments the left hip and accents the dropped waist. I wore this dress for our wedding on 12/31/11. It has been spot cleaned, but not professionally (I can have this done.. cost will be added to final bill). It is a size 12, altered down a bit to about a street size 8-10, but the size is flexible due to the corset back. There is a ribbon bustle that was added in… VERY easy to use on this heavy dress. Blue ribbon tied to blue ribbon, ivory to ivory, etc. The neckline was changed to sweetheart (see photos) to be more complimentary. The strap was also sewn in, but could be easily removed. Length was left as purchased. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions! $900 before professional cleaning (you could do this on your own) and shipping. I paid $1700 + $400 in alternations.